Personal Statement

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Hopeful_Doc123

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Not sure if there is a subthread/separate forum for this, but would anyone be willing to read my personal statement? Much appreciated!


I posted my "story" below if that helps provide more context/background for my PS.



Biochemistry Major @ Mid-tier private institution

3.86 cGPA

3.78 Science GPA

____MCAT (score release two weeks away)


EC’s
  • EMT Certified (University EMS- 10hrs/month volunteer)
  • Internship at charitable health foundation (health blog posts, review grant application/updates from research funding, talked with reps on Capital Hill about medicare coverage)
  • Hospital Volunteer (300 Hours) - General Floor (Neurology/Oncology), assisted nurses, walked with patients
  • Clinical Volunteer with organization that provides primary care to local homeless population (patient interaction) - 250 hours
  • Non-clinical volunteer: Tutor local students who come from relatively under-resourced areas - 40 hours
  • Public Health Research: Poster presentation, investigating health impacts of indoor kerosene usage. -300 hours
  • Clinical Research Assistant at Reputable Hospital (Top 5 in research topic area) - 150 hours
  • Basic Science (Animal model study in morphology, with specific interest in thyroid hormone) - Poster presentation, hopeful publication -1750 hours
  • 2 executive board positions (President, Vice President) with 1 social/cultural club, 1 personal interest club
  • Technology Help Employee (12hrs/week)
  • Private Tutor (Chemistry/Math/Biology)
Shadowing:
10 hrs ENT
40 hrs Hospitalist/IM



Any advice on ways to improve my app would be great!
 
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